EcoBuilding Pulse: Projects

Self-Sufficient Prefab Dwelling Stands Up to Extreme Climates

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:14:34 EST

The off-grid geodesic structure provides optimal living conditions regardless of the location.

Creating a Sculptural and Sustainable Statement

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:20 EST

A Los Angeles firm creates the ultimate home office.

Native American Housing Gets Back to Basics

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:29 EST

Tribes are working to overcome a legacy of substandard housing through healthy, efficient, natural, climate-appropriate, and culturally sensitive housing.

Natural Beauty

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:51:52 EST

A Vermont house sips energy in a leafy lakeside setting.

Project Gallery: Aliceville - Federal Correctional Institution and Satellite Camp

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:42:36 EST

The first LEED Silver federal correctional institute and campus: User-generated architecture from GRW.

High-Performance Buildings in the Developing World

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:19:05 EST

Fast-growing economies overseas offer a range of opportunities for sustainable solutions, and David Croteau, AIA, a principal at Flasnburgh Architects, shows how a firm can capitalize on this mix.

Carbon-Neutral Home is a Model for Off-Grid Design

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:04:10 EST

Australia's beachfront Stamp House makes the most of its site’s natural amenities.

Cottage Blends Historic Charm with Modern Efficiencies

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:02:56 EST

Rebuilt 1930s-style cabin looks old, but it performs more efficiently than most new homes.

Active House Enters Testing Phase

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:55:25 EST

Ultra-efficient and healthy home to be monitored for a year post-occupancy.

Project Gallery: California State Lottery Headquarters

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:04:19 EST

Daylight harvesting, combined with a computerized, sun-tracking program to monitor window shades, contributes to LEED Gold certification for the California State Lottery offices: User-generated architecture from LPAS Architecture + Design.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Plus Winner: 355 11th Street

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:40:52 EST

A past COTE Top Ten Green Project outperforms expectations and earns more recognition.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: James I. Swenson Civil Engineering Building

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:24:04 EST

Designed by Ross Barney Architects, a Midwest educational facility serves as a living laboratory for high-performance building techniques.

Before and After: Phoenix Ranch Remodel

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:12:14 EST

A formerly abandoned property is now an energy-efficient, ultra-insulated home.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Yin Yang House

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:12:02 EST

Brooks + Scarpa sets a new standard for the home office with a light-filled, comfortable live–work space.

An Ultra-Efficient Urban Delight

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:20:59 EST

A detailed approach brings Passive House efficiency to a tight infill lot in Salt Lake City.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Headquarters

Wed, 1 May 2013 08:46:01 EST

KMD Architects works with city officials to create a world-class sustainable building that fits in with its classical surroundings.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: Pearl Brewery and Full Goods Warehouse

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:44:09 EST

Lake|Flato Architects integrates private development and public spaces to create a vibrant urban destination.

Project Gallery: The Hankin Group Corporate Office

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:21:42 EST

LEED Gold offices for a Fort Worth insurance company: User-generated architecture from Environetics.

2013 AIA COTE Top Ten Green Project: New Norris House

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:26 EST

A 1933 experiment in sustainable living is updated and improved, resulting in an affordable house with extreme resource-use reductions.

ICYMI: This Week in Green Building

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:11:26 EST

Our editors' picks of high-performance building highlights from the past week.